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Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Time of Grace exists to point people to what matters most: Jesus. Using a variety of media (television, radio, podcasts, print publications, and digital), Time of Grace teaches tough topics in an approachable and relatable way, accessible in multiple languages, making the Bible clear and understandable for those who need encouragement in their walks of faith and for those who don’t yet know Jesus at all.
Episodes
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
What Is Love? Isn't Jesus on MY Side?
Issue after issue, regardless of which side you choose, everyone says Jesus is on their side. But two thousand years ago when Jesus walked the earth, what did…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
What Is Love? Show Tough or Tender Love?
Love. Some define love as speaking the truth, no matter how hard it is to hear. Others define it as acceptance, approval, and applause. Love, according to the…
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How to Fight Anxiety, Compilation (Devotion)
Listen to the entire devotional series from this week as Pastor Mike gives us five steps to help us overcome anxiety.This week's devotional series by Pastor…
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Fight Anxiety: Step 5 (Devotion)
When we’re stuck in our own heads with anxiety weighing down our hearts, here is one of the most powerful things we can do.This week's devotional series by…
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Fight Anxiety: Step 4 (Devotion)
In our struggles against anxiety, remember that there is also a spiritual enemy against us. But Pastor Mike encourages us to fight back because we can take the…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Behind the Series: What Is Love?
How do you even tackle a subject as big as love, especially when considering that God is love?Pastor Mike and Amber give us a sneak peek at August's TV message…
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Fight Anxiety: Step 3 (Devotion)
Jesus makes an incredible offering to help us battle anxiety. It starts with seeking these two things.This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also…
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Fight Anxiety: Step 2 (Devotion)
When we’re anxious, it’s so easy to think of everything that’s wrong or could go wrong. So then we just flip that thinking. But how? Pastor Mike gives us the…
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Fight Anxiety: Step 1 (Devotion)
Is anxiety part of your story? Pastor Mike opens up the Bible and helps us deal with anxiety with this simple first step.This week's devotional series by…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Abuse: What Does God Say? To the Church
Statistically, whether we know it or not, all of us know and love someone who has been abused. And all of us know and love someone who has been abusive. So how…
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Abuse: What Does God Say? To the Abusive
What does God say to those who have hurt others? Can we, like Jesus, be full of both grace and truth to the abusive? Pastor Mike talks about how abusers can…
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Abuse: What Does God Say? To the Abused
Despite the alarming statistics, the topic of abuse is rarely touched in the Christian community. What does God say about abuse? What does God think about…
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Behind the Series: Abuse: What Does God Say?
Abuse. Pastor Mike and Amber talk about this common but hush-hush topic, previewing Pastor Mike's next sermon series, "Abuse: What Does God Say?"This series…
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What's the Point? Keeping My God Connection
Let's be honest. It's too easy for us to forget God. When times are good, we're lost in the blur of blessings and forget about him. When times are bad, our…
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What's the Point? What to Do When I Fall Short
Many of us claim to follow Jesus, but so often we fall short. We have the potential to love, to forgive, not to worry, to trust in God, not to fear cancer, to…
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What's the Point? My Plans vs. God's Plans
How much should we plan our lives when we know God's got plans for us? Should we be ruthless and driven about planning our schedules and our lives? Or should…
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What's the Point? My Life Isn't Random
What we go through—the good, the bad, and everything in between—is not random. It's not a matter of luck. Because there is no such thing as coincidence, Pastor…
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What's the Point? When Doing Right Is Risky
When we are given the chance to do something good and right, something biblical and obedient, it’s not always comfortable or simple. Sometimes doing what is…
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More Tough Questions With Pastor Mike, Compilation (Devotion)
This week Pastor Mike answers more tough questions from viewers like you.This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily…
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Why Do We Still Feel Guilty After Repenting? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
Why does the guilt linger even after we have repented?This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This week's devotional series by…
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Must a Christian Attend Church to Go to Heaven? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
Can a person who says they believe in Jesus but never goes to church still go to heaven?This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like…
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What Is Hell, and How Is It Different From Heaven? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
There are two places we can go when we die. Here's how they're different.This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This week's…
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What Can I Do if My Adult Kids No Longer Believe? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
When grown kids have drifted away from God, what can we do?This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This week's devotional series…
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Am I Single Because There's Something Wrong With Me? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
Is there a reason why single people can't seem to stay in serious relationships or why they're not married?This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from…
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What's the Point? Trying to Find My Purpose
Sometimes we look at our life situations and wonder, "What's the point?" It can be hard to see purpose through the daily grind and struggle, leading us to…
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Behind the Series: What's the Point?
Combine palace intrigue with wondering about purpose and seeing how God works in unexpected ways—that's the book of Esther. Pastor Mike's new sermon series is…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Trends vs. Truth: "Self-Care"
"Self-care" simply means to care for one's self. And in today's world where so many people deal with burnout, self-care has become a trending topic. But how do…
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More Tough Questions With Pastor Mike, Compilation (Devotion)
This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Why Didn't God Stop Slavery in the Bible? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
Yes, there are instances of slavery in the Bible. And some of it was wicked and evil. But our definition of slavery isn't what it was in the ancient world. And…
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Is It a Sin to Be Angry? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
It's not entirely true that God doesn't want us to be angry. Sometimes we need to be angry at injustices. Here's how to be angry and not sin.This week, Pastor…
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How Do We Really Know People Are in Heaven? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
How can pastors say with certainty at funerals, "They're in heaven now"? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This week's…
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What Are Valid Reasons for Divorce? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
What does the Bible say are reasons when a Christian can get a divorce?This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This week's…
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Are We Responsible for Others' Sins? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
What are we responsible for when it comes to other people's behaviors? Is it our place to judge and say something?This week, Pastor Mike answers tough…
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Trends vs. Truth: "Who Am I to Judge"
"Do not judge" is one of the most quoted passages in modern times. Because, culture tells us, who are we to judge others when we're not perfect either? But…
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Trends vs. Truth: "Love Is Love"
Just because we feel something doesn't make it right. So when we say that "love is love," what we're really doing is instinctively applying the terms and…
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Trends vs. Truth: "Be You"
Our modern culture proudly tells us to "be you"—because we're all different from one another and should embrace our uniqueness. But what does God think about…
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The Hope We Have in Jesus, Compilation || Hope From Israel (Devotion)
Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel in early 2020. We opened our vault and brought back some of his Israel devotions this week as we get a close look at Jesus…
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The Secret to Contentment || Hope From Israel (Devotion)
Are you filled up with enough hope in Jesus that you can withstand the tough times?Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel in early 2020. Here in the ancient city…
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Nothing to Fear || Hope From Israel (Devotion)
Whatever is stressing you out, just remember Jesus when he was transfigured.Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel in early 2020. Here near Mount Tabor, where many…
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Can You Share Jesus' Offensive Messages? || Hope From Israel (Devotion)
Jesus had some hard and offensive teachings that aren't always popular. But proclaim them anyway.Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel in early 2020. Here in…
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You—Yes, YOU—Are a Saint || Hope From Israel (Devotion)
We haven't always represented Jesus well and have done things we're not proud of. But regardless, we're still saints. How? Pastor Mike explains.Pastor Mike…
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Jesus Stayed for . . . You? || Hope From Israel (Devotion)
If you've ever wondered whether Jesus could love a person like you, remember Jesus' decision not to escape when he had the chance.Pastor Mike spent a week in…
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Trends vs. Truth: "God Told Me"
How do we know if God is speaking to us or if it's just us feeling and thinking what our own hearts want to hear under the guise of "God told me"? Throughout…
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Behind the Series: Trends vs. Truth
Repetition has a way of making things sound true, but what's trending isn't always entirely true. That's what Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson dive into as…
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Hard Words, Loving Truths: A Promise for Struggling Sinners
If we're honest, we admit that we sin because sin feels good. In our struggle with sin, we panic and wonder if we're going to lose our faith. That's why Jesus'…
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Hard Words, Loving Truths: Two Dangers That Slip Into Christianity
Because of today's culture, we need to do more than just share the good news of God's love—we also need to follow the example of Jesus' half brother Jude and…
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Behind the Series: Hard Words, Loving Truths
There are two key teachings in the Bible, and the temptation for Christians is to pick one teaching at the expense of the other. Learning how to fully embrace…
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Don't Miss Moments: Jesus' Empty Grave = My Immortality
Easter is a massively important deal in Christianity. So then how is it possible that many of us can easily miss it or reach this day without being emotionally…
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Don't Miss Moments: Jesus' Victory = My Victory
What happens if God doesn't give us the immediate yes we're praying for? Will we still love and praise him? Pastor Mike challenges us and asks: Do we know the…
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Don't Miss Moments: Jesus Shining Brightly = My Rock
When we're on the mountaintop of God's blessings, it's easy to praise him. The big question, Pastor Mike says, is what will happen when we fall down into a…
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Don't Miss Moments: Jesus' Perfection = My Perfection
God is like a treasure at the end of a tightrope. We have to walk a perfect path to get to the treasure, because if we slip just once, we're done…
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Tough Questions With Pastor Mike, Compilation (Devotion)
This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Anxiety, Suicide, and Going to Heaven || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
If anxiety is a sin, what happens to someone who succumbs to it and dies by suicide?This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This…
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What Does God Say About Asexuality? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
How does asexuality fit into the Bible?This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is…
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Why Pray if God Is All-Knowing? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
Why pray if God already knows what you're going to say?This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This week's devotional series by…
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No Marriage in Heaven. Why Marriage on Earth? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
If we won't be married in heaven, what's the point of marriage on earth?This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This week's…
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Is It a Sin to Wear Leggings? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion)
Should a woman be able to wear leggings? Or is that a sin?This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.This week's devotional series by…
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Don't Miss Moments: Jesus' Baptism = My Power Source
We know our birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestone dates. But how many of us know the date we were baptized? And why does that even matter? Because…
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Behind the Series: Don't Miss Moments
Don't miss what moments? Don't miss the big moments of Jesus' life and what he was all about—and what it means for us. That's the premise of Pastor Mike's new…
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Do We Compromise Sexual Morality?
Churches today face the temptation of believing they are faithful while subtly compromising their values, especially when it comes to biblical sexual morality…